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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,471.84, 86,202.64 and 37,316

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,471.84, 86,202.64 and 37,316 is: 51,491.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,471.84 : 86,202.64 = 37,316 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,471.84/86,202.64 = 37,316/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,471.84x = 86,202.64 × 37,316
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,471.84x = 3,216,737,714.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,216,737,714.24/62,471.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,491.00

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